Temple Water Quality

Compiled by PlainEnviro · August 25, 2026

Texas

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Temple, Texas is served by 5 community water systems covering about 104,151 people. The same extract lists 45 health-based violation records, most recently coded 5200 in 2024. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

Water Systems

104,151

Population Served

Health-Based Violation Records

Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Temple, Texas is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 104,151 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 45 violation records across the 5 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 3 distinct EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, TTHM. 18 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Texas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name	Pop. Served	Source	Violations	Status
CITY OF TEMPLE	94,935	Surface Water	44	Health
EAST BELL WSC	4,287	Surface Water	0	Clean
MOFFAT WSC	4,182	Surface Water	0	Clean
OENAVILLE & BELFALLS WSC	747	Surface Water	0	Clean
BLUEBONNET WSC	0	Surface Water	1	Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system	Contaminant	Category	Begin Date	End Date	Enforcement
BLUEBONNET WSC	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	TT	2024-10-17	Ongoing	524
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-11-01	2019-11-30	90093054
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-11-01	2019-11-30	90093054
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-10-01	2019-10-31	90093055
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-10-01	2019-10-31	90093055
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-09-01	2019-09-30	90093056
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-09-01	2019-09-30	90093056
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-08-01	2019-08-31	90093057
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-08-01	2019-08-31	90093057
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-07-01	2019-07-31	90093058
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-07-01	2019-07-31	90093058
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-06-01	2019-06-30	90093059
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-06-01	2019-06-30	90093059
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-05-01	2019-05-31	90093060
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-05-01	2019-05-31	90093060
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-04-01	2019-04-30	90093061
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-04-01	2019-04-30	90093061
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-03-01	2019-03-31	90093062
CITY OF TEMPLE	Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	2019-03-01	2019-03-31	90093062
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2017-04-01	2017-06-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2017-04-01	2017-06-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2017-01-01	2017-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2017-01-01	2017-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-10-01	2016-12-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-10-01	2016-12-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-07-01	2016-09-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-07-01	2016-09-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-04-01	2016-06-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-04-01	2016-06-30	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092933
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092933
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092960
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092933
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90092933
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001
CITY OF TEMPLE	TTHM	MCL	2016-01-01	2016-03-31	90093001

What are Temple's health-based records for?

Temple's health-based violation records carry 3 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant	Records	Systems	Most recent
Tthm	26	1	2017-04-01
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	18	1	2019-11-01
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	1	1	2024-10-17

TRI Facilities in Temple

Facility	Industry	Total Releases	Chemicals
Wilsonart LLC Temple North	Plastics and Rubber	281.6K lbs	4
Viron International LLC	Machinery	51.0K lbs	2
The Pittsburgh Paints Co.	Chemicals	45.0K lbs	6
Wilsonart Llc-Adhesive Div	Chemicals	21.8K lbs	4
Tts Distribution Inc	Chemical Wholesalers	10.0K lbs	8
Centrifugal Castings	Primary Metals	6.0K lbs	3
Er Carpenter LP	Plastics and Rubber	5.7K lbs	2
Wilsonart Solid Surface	Plastics and Rubber	5.5K lbs	1
Delta Centrifugal LLC	Fabricated Metals	516 lbs	10
Artco Bell Corp	Furniture	215 lbs	2

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Temple, Texas? ▼

Temple is listed with 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 104,151 people. 45 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.

How many water violations does Temple have in this EPA extract? ▼

Temple water systems have 45 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.

What contaminants were found in Temple water? ▼

Health-based records for Temple water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, TTHM. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.

How many water systems serve Temple? ▼

5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Temple, Texas, collectively covering approximately 104,151 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).

Where does Temple get its drinking water? ▼

Temple's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

Are there pollution sources near Temple? ▼

Yes, 18 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Temple, Texas, reporting a combined 427.6K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Temple compare in Texas?

Of the 1,232 Texas places with at least one community water system on file, Temple ranks #118 by number of systems (5).

Either side of it: Rockwall (5), San Marcos (5), Timpson (5), Alto (4)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 5 community water systems whose service area lists Temple, ranked against the 1,232 Texas places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro